Sephora Category Manager

Sydney • Australia

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Sephora, a prestigious member of the LVMH family, stands as the world's leading beauty retailer, renowned for its excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. With a robust presence across Australia and New Zealand, Sephora operates approximately 36 stores and a burgeoning online platform, with plans for continued expansion. The brand's head office is strategically located in Sydney CBD, offering a diverse array of roles and opportunities for career advancement.

1. Track omni-channel category performance across markets, channels, segments, margin, productivity, and stock KPIs.
2. Execute category strategies, initiatives, and merchandising programs to drive growth.
3. Monitor market trends, brand performance, and insights to identify opportunities for category optimization.
4. Develop annual brand plans, including launch calendars, sales targets, and productive assortments.
5. Lead brand onboarding and delisting processes, including forecasting, sell-in, listings, and launch execution.
6. Manage animation planning, in-store activations, digital brand/category pages, and promotional mechanics.
7. Oversee floorplan, planogram, and merchandising standards to ensure optimal brand visibility and space productivity.
8. Coordinate with supply chain on stockholding KPIs, launch deliveries, and action plans for slow-moving/discontinued SKUs.
9. Maintain and review brand agreements, trading terms, and renewal cycles.
10. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of launches, campaigns, and store openings/renovations.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

1. Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
2. Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence
3. Strong analytical skills and result-oriented
4. A keen interest in the beauty industry with a flair for trends and style
5. Excellent command of spoken and written English

A minimum of 8 years in Account or Brand Management, preferably within the beauty or fashion industry.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

Sephora offers opportunities for personal development in Australia and New Zealand, access to a global group of luxury brands, gifted products, store discounts of up to 45%, paid parental leave, birthday leave, personal leave, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 mental health programs, life insurance, a unique online learning platform, a fun social calendar, and fortnightly pay plus superannuation.

Sephora fosters a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture, characterized by a contagious passion for beauty and innovation. As an equal opportunity employer, Sephora celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and express their creativity.